Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering basic employment rights, terms and conditions, notice periods, and mandatory statement of employment particulars for workers in England and Wales
Agricultural Wages Order (AWO): Specific regulations for agricultural workers covering minimum pay rates, grade structure, overtime rates, and special holiday entitlements for the farming sector
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring compliance with minimum wage requirements and different rates for different age groups in agricultural employment
Working Time Regulations 1998: Laws governing maximum weekly working hours, mandatory rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements for agricultural workers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation covering safety requirements specific to farming, including risk assessments and protective equipment requirements
Equality Act 2010: Laws preventing discrimination and ensuring equal treatment provisions in agricultural employment
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation preventing forced labor and establishing working conditions standards in agricultural sector
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Requirements for right to work checks and necessary documentation verification for agricultural workers
Data Protection Act 2018: UK GDPR implementation covering handling of personal information and privacy requirements for employee data
Agricultural Workers Rights: Specific provisions covering seasonal workers' rights and accommodation requirements if provided by the employer
